Robert Elkins

No job too big or small. Lends a helping hand wherever it’s needed. A self-starter who leads rather than follows. These are a few ways to describe Robert Elkins, trailer lead in the shipping department.

“I have really grown to trust and value Robert’s opinion,” says shipping manager Mike “Hollywood” Flores. “He has learned to develop plans on his own, and he’s always looking to find the best way to help the team and Western Window Systems be successful.”

Flores says Robert strives to do the best he can at everything he does, whether it’s a simple stack or tackling a container for the first time with the team. And when the company gave him more responsibility, he ran with it.

“Robert has been the biggest hand in shipping when it has come to putting locating and staging in place,” his manager says. “We handed him the process and what we wanted to accomplish, and he fine-tuned it. He helped us realize how important that step is in our process.”

In addition to helping out in whatever department needs it most, Robert, who started with WWS in February 2017, has helped management with staff development.

“Rob has really learned to find the best in people,” Flores says. “He strives to find out what makes each person click and then uses that to help them grow.”

In short, he’s a true team player.

Congratulations to Robert Elkins, Western Window Systems’ day shift shop employee of the month for October.

Learn more about Robert Elkins by reading his Q&A:

Where are you from?
Aurora, Illinois.

What song best sums you up?
“All I Need Is One Mic” by Nas.

What is your favorite sport to watch or play?
Basketball.

What are your hobbies?
I like to play video games.

Who do you look up to or admire?
Adnan is a great role model.

Where do you most want to travel but have never been?
Any part of the world.

If money were no object, what would you do all day?
Travel the world and help others.

What is your favorite family recipe?
Steak, potato, and corn on the cob.

What’s your favorite movie?
Law Abiding Citizen.

What is your biggest success up until now?
Moving to Arizona.

What’s your favorite part of working at Western Window Systems?
Being able to have fun and work.

What is one fact about you that almost no one knows?
I was once a sandwich artist.